Friday, May 6, 2011

Top 5 Results Show Recap Roundup

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‘Something Pitchy:’ The Lusky Stank Is Lifted, J.Lo Travels Through Time and Jimmy Battles the Judges!

Myself, Rickey Yaneza (Rickey.org) and MJ Santilli (MJ’s Big Blog) get in the sharing circle about the results (one of us even created a special tribute to Jacob, involving a cell phone! Guess who!), Lauren Alaina’s brush with ‘Idol’ elimination, J.Lo’s ability to defy time and space with a pre-taped performance and Jimmy’s possible beef with the judges, in this post-Top 5 elimination show edition of AOL’s ‘American Idol’ talk show, ‘Something Pitchy!’

See the video at TV Squad

‘American Idol’ on the scene for Top 5 results show: 12 things you didn’t see

• A Dark Moment in the Idoldome: When Ryan asked Scotty to pick the group he thought was safe, how’d that play on television? In the Idoldome, it felt like a burst of icy cold air. How could he ask Scotty to do such a thing? Actually, several in the audience around me uttered just that thought. It was even crazier when Scotty actually walked over to stand with Haley and James, who did indeed end up being safe with him. (Shouldn’t he have done the I’m-gonna-sit-down-right-here-in-the-middle thing?)

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More Recaps after the JUMP…

‘American Idol’: Did Jacob Lusk Pre-Plan His Exit Jam Session?

But was that burst of musical exuberance spontaneous? Or pre-planned? From my vantage in Section D, Row 6, Seat 1 at Tuesday night’s results show, it appeared…well, let me explain. During the commercial break, right before Ryan Seacrest told viewers Jacob going home and not Lauren Alaina was headed home, the R&B singer ran off stage and spoke to music director Ray Chew. I saw Jacob point to the stage and both men nod in agreement. Did Jacob have a feeling the axe was going to fall and decide at the last minute to end his song with the jam session?

Fancast

Jacob’s Jig, Ryan’s Flub, and J. Lo’s Quick Change: What You Didn’t See on Thursday’s ‘American Idol’

1. The first recognizable face spotted in the crowd: Top 24 hopeful Rachel Zevita, who looked utterly lost while searching for her front row seat in Section F, on Randy’s side of the studio.

2.The signs were out if full force for the top 5 — I know because two were a constant obstruction in my line of sight, but at least one was funny. It read, “Haley: My girlfriend said we could go out on a date.” And speaking of dating (deny, deny, deny, but I just don’t buy), Cory the warm-up guy pointed out that there was a “we miss Casey” sign in the crowd, as well. Sweet.

Hollywood Reporter

Live at American Idol: Lauren’s Near Elimination Sent Her Spiraling Into Tears

With only four contestants left, there’s no doubt there will be big disappointments in the next couple weeks as Idol gears up for the finale. Thursday was a peek into the near future as fan favorite, Lauren, joined Jacob in the bottom two. Although she seemed to be OK when Ryan put her on one side of the stage opposite James Durbin, when the show cut to commercial she immediately started wiping away tears. Not even knowing if she was in the bottom two, she retreated to the couch with James, who looked like he was about to have a heart attack. While Lauren sat wiping away tear after tear, James sat with a hand over his heart and jaw slightly dropped.

The tension and panic only grew when Jacob and Lauren were announced they were up for elimination. Lauren sat on the couch waiting for Jennifer Lopez’s performance looking distraught, but no one seemed to care. The other contestants, Jacob included, sat chatting and smiling with not even a pat on Lauren’s back as if to say, ‘It’s OK.’

Read more at EOnline

American Idol Recap: Stanks for the Memories

Thursday night’s installment of American Idol wasn’t so much a results show as it was a series of distinct promotional opportunities. Jennifer Lopez took a break from her grueling work behind the Idol judges’ table to hawk her two latest singles and herald the return of the saggy genie pant. Steven Tyler woke up from his long season’s nap to move a couple copies of his memoir. That horrible British guy who insulted Stefano Langone’s mother’s cooking tried to whip up some buzz for another one of his TV shows that I have no interest in watching. And Jacob Lusk, Season 10?s unapologetic howler, tried to stake a claim as his generation’s Luther Vandross.

TV Line

Surprise! Singer in ‘Idol’s’ bottom 2 is a shocker

Jacob Lusk, the college dropout and spa concierge who had one of the biggest voices on “Idol” this season, had a problem on Wednesday. As mentor Jimmy Iovine saw it, Lusk looked and sounded nervous, and “when you lose confidence, everybody knows it.”

Most of the “Idol” audience agreed with that analysis. After the 60 million votes were tallied, Lusk became the latest singer sent home on Thursday, finishing in fifth place.

That wasn’t the most surprising news of the night. Lusk has been in danger before, and was the predictable choice to go. But the nervous girl standing beside him at the finish was 16-year-old Lauren Alaina instead of Haley Reinhart.

MSNBC

Jacob Lusk Sent Home On ‘American Idol’

First the good news: More than 60 million votes came in on Wednesday night for the highest vote total so far this season on “American Idol.” Of course, even with that avalanche of support, someone had to go home after the up-and-down “now and then”-themed performance episode.

As always at this stage of the competition, there was an unexpected twist, as gutsy high-schooler Lauren Alaina landed in the bottom for the first time all season. But when the tears were mopped up, it was gospel crooner Jacob Lusk who was sent to the showers, after a pair of performances that split the judges and drew low marks from mentor Jimmy Iovine.

MTV

American Idol Bids Farewell to the Lusky Stank

Well, it happened: Jacob Lusk got voted off American Idol, coming in as the fifth-place finisher, clearing the path for someone operating in a tired rock idiom (Haley, James) or an awkwardly young country idiom (Lauren, Scotty) to win the whole thing this year. Ho hum.

Popdust

D-RIZZ OUT!!!

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Top 5 Results Show Recap

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The Top 5 perform “So Happy Together”:

Ford Music Video:

The Top 5 are with Hell’s Kitchen’s Gordon Ramsay. Each one has to create an omelet. Lauren wins the cooking contest.

Lady Antebellum sing “Just A Kiss”:

 

 

Dim the lights…

James Durbin stands. Ryan sends him to the far side of the stage.

Lauren Alaina stands. Ryan tells her to stand at the other side of the stage.

Jacob and Lauren are involved in a taste test with Hell’s Kitchen’s Gordon Ramsay. Lauren wins this contest also.

Jennifer Lopez sings her international #1 hit, “On The Floor” with rapper Pitbull:

 

Teaser of J.Lo’s new single, “I’m Into You.”

Jacob Lusk stands. He goes by Lauren.

Haley Reinhart is next. She stands by James.

Scotty McCreery is next. He is SAFE!

Bottom 2: Jacob and Lauren.

Lauren is SAFE!

Jacob Lusk is eliminated!!

Have a good night!

D-RIZZ OUT!!!

Top 5 Idol Recap Roundup

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‘American Idol’ on the scene for Top 5 performance night: The details on Jennifer Lopez’s hot-hot-hot (and hidden) heels!

• Jacob Backlash: Sadly, the crowd seemed averse to Jacob from the get-go inside the Idol dome. Ladies around me in the audience were complaining about everything from his attitude to his singing chops well before he even started singing Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks’ hit “No Air.” His choice to sing both parts of the duet, too, didn’t help lighten up the mood around me any, but I could have just been somehow sitting in the Anti-Jacob Area.

• James’ Cougar Contingent?: During James Durbin’s tear-filled performance of Badfinger’s oft-covered “Without You,” two older-looking ladies in the row in front of me tried to start the whole swaybot thing up in the rafters to no success at all. And a question popped into my mind for the first time: Does James have a big cougar-type voting block? These extremely mature ladies were extremely into him.

EW

More recaps after the JUMP…

Live at American Idol: Is Jacob in It to Win It or Lost in Translation?

Being on American Idol is no walk in the park, and it seems that the pressure is getting to Jacob. When cameras are rolling Jacob has a big smile on his face, but prior to his first performance, he sat with a glum look while wardrobe de-linted his jacket and Ryan Seacrest prepped him for the opening of his segment.

While Jacob’s studio video packages played, he seemed nervous. He was pacing back and forth, not looking at anyone or anything. It was a stark contrast to the easy confidence James and Scotty display week after week as if to say, Hey, this Idol thing is no big deal! We got the impression that Jacob has pretty much given up on the competition, and tonight was his last attempt to garner votes from fans committed to more popular contestants.

Read more at EOnline

American Idol Recap: ‘Rising’ and Shining

At the end of American Idol‘s Top 5 performance show, I wasn’t sure whether I should pick up my phone to text-message votes on behalf of Haley Reinhart or use it to dial 911. On one hand, I wanted to reward Haley for getting up on the Idol stage and delivering the single best musical moment of Season 10 — and a second performance that would probably rank only a few slots behind. Conversely, though, I had just witnessed the judges’ panel committing criminal acts of foolery, vandalism, and perjury — and I wanted them hurled headlong into Reality TV Prison to rot indefinitely alongside disgraced former cast members of Joe Millionaire, Flavor of Love, Real World-Road Rules Challenge.

TV Line

‘American Idol’ recap: In It to Spin It

“One thing is certain. This is American Idol.” Oh cool, thanks Ryan. That is so good to know. Do you know who will win, too? “Who is it gonna be? One of ‘em, that’s for sure.” Wow, so helpful this week. He wants it, readers, he wants it. RYAN IS IN IT TO WIN IT TONIGHT.

For “Now & Then Night,” the top 5 sang one tune from the last few years and one from “back in the day,” with an assist from guest mentor and former Michael Jackson backup singer Sheryl Crow. “Everybody on this show is amazing,” someone told Sheryl to say, “but the cold hard truth is somebody’s going home.” Could it be the guy in the baseball cap with a huge skull on it who’s trying to eat her alive? Nope.

EW

Guest Blogger and ‘American Idol’ Alum Constantine Maroulis: ‘James Will Win’

There has been so much hype this year for American Idol and I think it’s well deserved. Nigel Lythgoe is back and he is a slayer, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez are smashing it and the rest of the crew are doing their part – rock and roll, holdin’ it down.

The show’s production always improves year-to-year, which is pretty great, but this season, the camera work and quality is next level. Megan Michaels and the other producers kick so much butt and Miles Siggins is an amazing stylist. I can go on and on…

As for the contestants? They’re great. The best ever? Hmmm… moving right along.

THR

‘American Idol’ Recap: Will Lady Gaga Lead Haley to Victory… or Home?

This week also saw our Idols — notably Haley Reinhart — taking big risks. Some worked, others didn’t (like that flower in Jennifer’s hair — first time I despised the ’do all season), and it was all served with a nice chianti, some fava beans, and Anthony Hopkins in the audience. Also in the house: Kelly Preston and her daughter, Idol season 6 alum Lakisha Jones, and Dax Shepard and Dane Cook, who were big James Durbin fans, according to Idol Worship’s Shirley Halperin, who was in the studio.

THR

American Idol: Everyone’s In It to Win It

Last night on American Idol there was crying, drama, and obvious producer machinations. There was Randy giving a pep talk to the contestants that fell way short of, say, the Gipper speech (“Who of you is gonna take it? I wanna see, we wanna see, and America wants to know. Now’s the time to do it.”), then telling pretty much every contestant that they were “in it to win it.” There was a declaration that this week’s designated Jimmy Iovine assistant Sheryl Crow was “music royalty,” which, oh, hasn’t music had a crappy enough decade, American Idol? There was Jennifer Lopez in a high-necked blouse and pulled-back hair, a getup that made cutaways to her during the contestants’ performances look extra schoolmarmish. (It was pretty funny, actually, especially when at one point Ryan said that the audience could see how she felt “on your face.” Not necessarily in a good way!)

Popdust

‘American Idol’ 2011: Haley shines but judges still say James has won

As befits the occasion, the three judges are already seated when the show opens – none of “Idol’s” infamous nine-minute overruns this season! But this makes it hard to see what they’re wearing. Randy Jackson may have gone Italian, in a black tee shirt and silk jacket –Randissimo! Jennifer Lopez wears a demure white top and has a small white bouquet planted in one ear, in an apparent homage Kate Middleton, Steven Tyler has on a shiny red jacket jauntily thrown open with a white boutoniere on the lapel, like a British guardsman after the royal bachelor party. We sense a theme – or at least two thirds of one.

Washington Post

2 songs means 2 chances to screw up on ‘Idol’

Each of the five remaining “American Idol” finalists sang twice on Wednesday night, and both Jacob Lusk and Haley Reinhart had particular reason to be grateful for that built-in second chance.

Both made curious choices in their initial effort. Lusk picked the Jordin Sparks-Chris Brown “No Air” duet and elected to sing both parts. It sounded very strange, and even Steven Tyler didn’t offer his usual 100 percent praise, saying he’s still waiting for Lusk to find his niche. It’s one of the rare times the judges seemed to be stepping back and wondering what kind of single Lusk might release if he won — but a “No Air” remake would definitely not be it.

MSNBC

Sad Love Songs + Aural Malarkey: American Idol 10 Top 5 Go Classic & Contemporary

Who is in it to win it? Sigh…we’re already down to 5? Where has this season gone? Tonight on American Idol, the remaining five contestants will do two songs — one from the 1960s and one from the present. Sheryl Crow is helping Jimmy Iovine out and she seems actually…involved in the process. I kind of like Sheryl Crow. She’s from Missouri and she keeps looking better as she ages. She also has stuff about recycling on her tour riders. Plus she sang My Favorite Mistake. Not a bad woman to have around.

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Top 5 Recap- Are You In It To Win It?

James Durbin chooses a song by tool Jared Leto’s band 30 Seconds to Mars. He wears a shirt that says “give metal a chance” and anyone who likes heavy metal music at home… isn’t watching this show right now so they don’t care. He needs to stop trying to show off his flabby arms, or at least start working out. Dude, sleeves. The song is completely tuneless and a terrible choice. James seems to know this as he goes through the motions and acts like he’s just rehearsing the song rather than performing it on a stage. His commitment to vocals is equally tentative as he barely sticks to the correct key. It’s easily one of his worst performances ever, yet Randy remarks how James is “in it to win it.” Steven says James works the audience like a pro. Now hopefully James will work his arms like a pro because I can’t take seeing those sagging sausages any longer. Hopefully viewers get apathetic and forget about James by the time the show is over.

VFTW

“5 Finalists Compete”

This week, the contestants each sang two songs: a contemporary tune and then something from the ‘60s or ‘70s, which for some reason always ended up being a ballad. Sheryl Crow coached the contestants tonight. Based on her song catalog and experience, she’s one of those people who seems like she should have been a mentor by now if she hasn’t. She was actually a good mentor, obviously a fan of the show, who sang with the contestants more than maybe other adviser.

AV Club

American Idol: No Judging, Please, We’re Only Being Paid Gobs Of Money To Do So

Hey, remember when enough people would get voted off American Idol and the show would go down to a much saner 60-minute running time? That was nice. Now, with only five people left, we still get a 90-minute show, with all the contestants singing twice. Maybe Fox is just determined to make Breaking In happen. Whatever the case, everyone sang a newer song and an older one, and Sheryl Crow showed up to sit next to Jimmy Iovine and help say stuff. This made me wonder: Does Sheryl Crow have a greatest hits album? After Googling, yup! She does! And I am going to illegally download the shit out of it! “Everyday Is a Winding Road”? That song is the shit.

Village Voice

D-RIZZ OUT!!!

Idol Headlines for 5/5/11

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@AmericanIdol tweeted a few fun photos. From last night “Is that Scarlett O’Hara or @LAlainaAI10…hahaha! Goofing around upstairs after the show!!http://t.co/6qm1vHO” and today, “It is group rehearsal PANDEMONIUM right now…@SMcCreeryAI10 and @JDurbinAI10 just tried to make a break for it!!http://t.co/hQiyTZN

David Cook’s band mates tweet about today’s music video shoot

Monty Anderson (bass): “Video shoot day 1…..yep made my “acting” debut (if you want to call it that). Thank god its a silent part!!”

Andy Skib (rhythm guitar/piano): Happy Cinco De Mayo Video Shoot Day!http://t.co/sVG3AZs

Neal Tiemann (lead guitar): “I’ve been playing, exclusively, G’N’R & Van Halen (not Hagar) at this video shoot.”
…”I’m doing another video w David Cook.”

More Headlines after the JUMP…

Concert to feature American Idol Competitors – he 12th annual High Plains Music Fest will be Friday, June 17, at the Starlite Drive In. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to all ages. Admission is just a donation of $15 per carload or $20 the day of the show. This year`s Music Fest will feature four live bands, including former American Idol Bo Bice; Zeppephilia, a Led Zeppelin tribute band; Synthetic Elements; and Lilly Scott from last year`s American Idol with her band Varlet. Via Journal Advocate.

John Lennon Bus concert at Railroad Park May 16 will raise money for tornado relief – A free gospel music concert to be presented as part of The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus three-day residency in the city will benefit victims of the April 27 tornadoes. The concert will take place at 6 p.m. May 16, 2011, in Birmingham’s Railroad Park, 1600 First Ave. South. All proceeds donated will go to support the American Red Cross tornado-relief efforts.

The concert will feature Birmingham’s Audiostate 55 Entertainment recording artists including the group Church Boy, singer Denita Gibbs, Overfloe Jazz, Curtis Glenn and Free 2 Worship and special guests “American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard,Lady Tramaine Hawkins, Ben Tankard and Twinkie Clark of The Clark Sisters. ViaUAB.EDU

‘American Idol’ behind the scenes: ‘Idol’ coaches talk the Top 5 — EXCLUSIVE

JAMES DURBIN — “Closer to the Edge” (30 Seconds to Mars)
MO: He definitely picked that one quick. He does this every week. He came into the rehearsal room, said, “Here’s what I want to do.” Now, [executive producers] Ken [Warwick] and Nigel [Lythgoe] had never heard that song, and he played it for us and he sang it for us, and everybody loved it. He was like, “This is what I want to do.” So, you know, he’s so set in who he is. [Idol mentor] Jimmy [Iovine] talked to him and said, “I know you think you’re that metal guy, but you aren’t. This is who you are.” He does know who he is and what he wants to show and all that stuff, so I commend him for that. I think it’s amazing to be that far ahead.

Read more at EW

Sheryl Crow Predicts ‘American Idol’ Finalists: James Durbin and Lauren Alaina (VIDEO)

“I kind of think that maybe James and maybe Lauren,” Crow said. “But, I have to tell you that, they’re even more fantastic in the everyday rehearsal situation, because the nerves start happening when they’re on stage. They were unbelievable, every one. I could see any one of those five winning.”

Read more at TV Squad

‘Something Pitchy:’ Why’s Everybody Always Hatin’ on Haley?

As for those of you who say we’re too hard on Jacob Lusk, be warned! We tried to hold back, but the Lusky stank was just too strong, tonight!

Find out what myself, Rickey Yaneza (Rickey.org) and MJ Santilli (MJ’s Big Blog) had to say about tonight’s “Now and Then” two-for-one special in this post Top 5 edition of AOL’s ‘American Idol’ talk show, ‘Something Pitchy!’

Watch the video at TV Squad

American Idol Backstage Report: James Durbin’s Emotional Night

“When we were shooting our mentor session with Sheryl Crow and Jimmy Iovine, they played this song, and I had never heard it before,” says Durbin, still looking drained. “And I immediately felt an emotional attachment to it. And that was before they even started the lyrics, before they even started singing. God works in mysterious ways and sometimes life will throw a curveball at you. Even though I got so emotional with it, I felt that singing it was the right move, the right step, in my Idol journey.”

Durbin says that he’s trying to be strategic about the songs he’s choosing, because some people see him only one way. “I’m trying to create moments and instill passion, just more passion, because I’m the rock guy, the metal guy. But I’m very passionate about what I do, so I feel like I brought that forth tonight.”

Read more at TV Guide

Melinda Doolittle judges the ‘American Idol’ Top 5 for HitFix

I promise that I started off watching Idol in a good mood tonight. I was excited about the contestants getting to do two songs and show different sides of their craft. Then the show started and my mood changed. It wasn’t the fault of the contestants, though. It was the judging panel that literally made me rewind my television to make sure I was listening to the same song they were critiquing. I’m fully aware that the sound in the studio is different from what we hear on our television, but it’s hard for me to believe that it’s the complete opposite of what we’re hearing. So…I decided to write what I wish the judges would have said. Don’t get me wrong; all of the contestants are very talented. I’m just thinking about how constructive criticism has helped me in the long run. Here we go…

Read more at Hit Fix

Blake Lewis: ‘I Don’t Want to Talk About Anyone But Haley’

I wasn’t a huge fan when the season began, but within the last four weeks Haley’s completely changed my mind, as she continues bringing her A game! Her performance of “The House Of The Rising Sun” must be one of the best arrangements and performances I’ve seen this season. I now want to see her take it to the finish line. I think Haley and James in the finale would be a great show to see.On that note, James Durbin’s performance with the single tear will likely come in for the win – and probably get all the votes, this week. What an emotional ride! He did a great job and connected with the song better than most Idols who have ever graced that stage. I also really liked his performance of the 30 Seconds to Mars’ song. It was great to hear him do something contemporary and it was the perfect song choice for his range.

Read more at TV Squad

30 Seconds To Mars ‘Very Grateful’ James Durbin Covered Them On ‘Idol’

“Wow, we didn’t know that this was going to happen — we are probably the last few people on the planet who have never seen the show — but we are excited to have been able to share our song with so many people,” Leto wrote in an e-mail. ” ‘Closer’ has become more successful than we could have ever dreamed! [We're] very grateful.”

Read more at MTV

Siobhan Magnus recording in Nashville

“We’ve got four songs completely done and mastered,” says Siobhan, who has made two previous trips to Nashville this year. “So far this week, we’ve written four songs. There’s one more that’s almost done.

“By the time I leave here, I’ll have five more songs that the next time I come back, in August, I will record. Also, by August, I will have picked a cover song, which is the most daunting task!”

Read more at USA Today

Taylor Hicks Joins Soulive at Tornado Benefit

Last night, Soulive and Jamie McLean Band performed a Red Cross benefit for Alabama tornado relief. The show—which took place at Birmingham, AL’s Workplay—also saw former American Idol Taylor Hicks perform. Hicks—who guested with Soulive during the band’s ten night residency at Brooklyn Bowl in March—sang and added harmonica to The Meters’ “Just Kissed My Baby” with the group. The show closed out with a massive jam that featured Hicks, McLean and Lettuce’s Ryan Zoidis onstage with Soulive.

See the Video at Jambands.com

Get To Know New ‘X Factor USA’ Judge Cheryl Cole

I know I can’t wait. As a longtime avid viewer of “The X Factor U.K.” online, I’ve always enjoyed what Cheryl brings to the table. Any American who’s watched the British version of the show already knows that she makes for great TV…and no, her working-class Newcastle accent is not that hard to understand. (According to some reports, her accent was a stumbling block for producers, who feared her broad brogue would alienate xenophobic audiences over here.) Plus, she is simply gorgeous. The camera LOVES her. Just see your yourself below:

Read more at Reality Rocks

Darren Criss Dishes on “Glee” Success

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Via ENews

Matthew Morrison Hams It Up for the Cameras — Behind the Sessions

Between starring as Mr. Schue in the hit show ‘Glee’ and prepping to direct future episodes of the TV musical, Matthew Morrison is busy completing his debut solo album, collaborating with the likes of Kris Allen and Sir Elton John.

Morrison stopped by AOL Music’s Los Angeles studios to perform an exclusive live set for Sessions and our cameras followed the hard-working heartthrob to catch all the candid moments. Take a sneak peek at the singing sensation behind the scenes before his live Sessions performance premieres next Tuesday (May 10).

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Simon Cowell tops Jagger, Sting in UK music rich list

LONDON (Reuters) – “The X Factor” and former “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell jumped to number 6 in the British music rich list in 2011 after his fortune hit 200 million pounds ($330 million), Britain’s Sunday Times newspaper said on Thursday.

That was a 35 million pound rise on 2010, when he was 11th in the annual rankings published by the newspaper, and took him above Elton John and Mick Jagger whose fortunes were estimated at 195 million and 190 million pounds respectively.

Read more at Reuters

D-RIZZ OUT!!!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Now and Then: The Top 5 Tackle A Song from the 60s and A Modern Song (Idol Musings Part Two: The Recap) (5/4/11)

The Performances

The Modern Songs

1) James Durbin-“Closer To The Edge” by 30 Seconds to Mars

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  • Thought he would sing Jimi Hendrix, but this song fits him better as who he is as an artist!
  • This song is a nice fit for James. He definitely needs to be singing this kind of music!!

Drew-There were some pitchy moments during your performance, but you did beautifully on the song. Well done man

Steven-I think you kicked that song’s ass! You’re ready for Freddie

Jennifer-We’re feeling it right here. Grab it, take it, take it right here.

Randy-You fit well there. Now you are showing us how you can do as an artist. This guy right here wants it.

“Closer To The Edge”

Prediction: Safe

2) Jacob Lusk-“No AIr” by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown

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  • Not good! Too sharp for me!!

Drew-You may have just sealed your ticket home!!

Steven-We’ve been waiting for you to find a niche. I love your voice. I’m waiting for that song that tells us it’s 100% you.

Jennifer-It’s important to sing the songs your audience wants you to hear!

Randy-I kinda differ with that opinion. I think you are one of the greatest singers. It kinda made the whole thing corny to me! I don’t see you as Chris Brown or Jordin Sparks. It doesn’t wear well. Don’t be the Chris Brown.

The song wasn’t done any justice! Jacob, you’re probably going home tomorrow night!

Prediction: Bottom 2, possibly going home.

3) Lauren Alaina-“Flat On The Floor” by Carrie Underwood

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  • This song is interesting for Lauren to pick. It shows who she is as an artist!

Drew-Good job Lauren! Continue being who you are!

Steven-The sky’s the limit! I think you’re it!

Jennifer-That’s what we’ve been pushing for. That’s what you have to do every time!

Randy-Listen, man. You know what? That is the direction for you! This direction I agree with you to go 100%. I thought it was amazing! Lauren is in it, ya’ll

Prediction: Safe

4) Scotty McCreery-“Gone” by Montgomery Gentry

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Drew-Good performance. Showed his rocker side, definitely a polar opposite of what he usually does. Reminds me of what Elvis did, with all of the different types of songs that he performed.

Steven-Scotty, my man. You know, that’s what America thinks. Up till now, you’ve been a Puritan. Saw a little of you dancing with the Devil

Jennifer-I lost it for a second. I was so excited. Heard some growling. That is some American Idol stuff right there.

Randy-I felt like we were sitting at Concert Scotty. This guy’s in it to win it too!!

Prediction: Safe

5) Haley Reinhart-“You and I” by Lady Gaga

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  • Interesting that she got to do an unreleased Lady Gaga song! AWESOME!!

Drew-Loving this performance!! She did awesome tonight! Lady Gaga, the “Mother Monster,” would be so proud of her!! That was your moment tonight!!!

Steven-I think you put all of Haley in it! I love what you do. I think you’re just one perfect song away from being the American Idol!

Jennifer-Hey Haley! I love the way you sounded. I’m not so sure that that was the best advice that Jimmy gave you. You have to showcase yourself to the country. You have such a great voice. For me, it would have been a better choice if you had chose a well-known song.

Randy-It’s so risky to do something that nobody has ever heard. I don’t know if this thing did you any favors.

Prediction: Bottom two. Possibly going home

 

The Classic Songs

1) James Durbin-“Without You” by Harry Nilsson

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  • This performance is so touching! I felt all of that performance! He connected to me completely!

Drew-He just guaranteed that he is a major contender for winning American Idol. He is the total package: the emotion, the artistry, the vocal abilities, just the total package. He has a moment every single week, and this week is no different.

Steven-That’s when your emotions and the song meet together. Your emotions were incredible!

Jennifer-Everybody knows you can sing…into the stratosphere. You are an artist. You are a true, true artist. You are serious about winning this thing. He’s amazing, you guys.

Randy-James, as Steven and Jennifer will attest to, I could feel the emotion. Just fighting back through the emotions, the notes weren’t perfect, but it was emotionally perfect! It’s yours to lose!

Prediction: Safe

2) Jacob Lusk-“Love Hurts” by Nazareth

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  • An interesting choice for Jacob to perform as his classic song.

Drew-I felt the emotion in this performance. This is the Jacob we should have heard earlier. Awesome job on the song, man! He’ll still be in the Bottom 2, though.

Steven-I’m a sucker for passion. What a beautiful delivery. I hope that they could feel that at home like we did here.

Jennifer-You really just brought it home at the end. Really good.

Randy-Let me just say. You redeemed yourself on this song. I could be wrong, but I believe that that was the highest note sang on this stage!

Prediction: Bottom 2

3) Lauren Alaina-“Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers

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Drew-Love that she is singing this song! One of my most favorite songs of all time!! She did it complete justice!!

Steven-You’re so right, you’re so there. Still looking for that song that shows who you are.

Jennifer-Nothing to judge there, really. Beautiful song by a beautiful singer.

Randy-This girl can sing like a bird. I’m so happy to see this other side of you. Nice soul.

Prediction: Safe

4) Scotty McCreery-“Always On My Mind” by Elvis Presley

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Drew-Love that he’s singing this song! It shows that an artist doesn’t have to sing a “loud” song to prove that he or she can sing! Awesome job of showing the tender side of you again!

Steven-I think we are going to be making it hard for people to vote tonight.

Jennifer-I want to say, between the last song you sang and this one, you can mix it up and captivate the audience. Just so beautiful! Nothing awkward about you up there. Just a true performer.

Randy- We called you our youngest veteran. What you should use every day in your life…if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I’m happy to see you doing what America will see in concerts.

Prediction: Safe

5) Haley Reinhart-“House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals

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  • An interesting and completely unexpected take on The Animals song. Love it. Still in the Bottom Two, though.

Drew-What a way to close the show tonight. Heard some of Adele again in her voice. Awesome performance.

Steven-Sweet and sour, and raspy. That sold everybody tonight.

Jennifer-Whatever that little emotion was in the beginning. That song has never been sang like that before.

Randy-Dude, what I love about this show is every week, somebody has been coming out to slay it. Award for best performance of the night goes to Haley. You are so good now. It’s amazing.

Prediction: Bottom 2

 

The Bottom Two:

1) Jacob Lusk

2) Haley Reinhart

 

Who Is Going Home: Either Haley or Jacob!

 

My Top 4: Either

1) Jacob Lusk

2) James Durbin

3) Lauren Alaina

4) Scotty McCreery

or

1) Haley Reinhart

2) James Durbin

3) Lauren Alaina

4) Scotty McCreery

 

D-RIZZ OUT!!!

 

Now and Then: The Top 5 Tackle One Modern Song and One Song From The 60's (Idol Musings Part I: The Predictions)





Songs from the 60's

1) James Durbin-"All Along The Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix




2) Scotty McCreery-"Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell


3) Lauren Alaina-"The End of The World" by Skeeter Davis


4) Haley Reinhart-"Somebody to Love" by Jefferson Airplane



5) Jacob Lusk-"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" by Jimmy Ruffin


Modern Songs

1) James Durbin-"Helena" by My Chemical Romance



2) Scotty McCreery-"Would You Go With Me" by Josh Turner



3) Lauren Alaina-"Jesus, Take The Wheel" by Carrie Underwood



4) Haley Reinhart-"You Know That I'm No Good" by Amy Winehouse



5) Jacob Lusk-"Beautiful You Are" by Deborah Cox





D-RIZZ OUT!!!

“It Gets Better” Google Chrome Commercial Featuring AI’s Adam Lambert

Thanks go to MJ’s Big Blog: http://mjsbigblog.com/google-chrome-it-gets-better-ad-feat-adam-lambert.htm#more-60235

Google ChromeIt Gets Better’ Ad feat. Adam Lambert

by MJ on 05/04/2011 · 35 COMMENTS · in ADAM LAMBERT, AMERICAN IDOL, GLEE

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A Google Chrome ad that ran during Glee last night featured Dan Savage’s “It Gets Better” online campaign, designed to give isolated LGBT youth hope for the future.

I thought I’d post it as an anecdote to some of the idiocy I’ve been reading online lately.  Oh, and Adam Lambert is featured amongst the highlighted clips!

Video after the JUMP…

An unbelievable commercial. I was surprised at how good the commercial was!! BRAVO!!!

D-RIZZ OUT!!

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